Marjaana

Marjaana is a Finnish feminine name, a extended form of Marja, which is itself the Finnish adaptation of Maria. Maria derives ultimately from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise meaning is debated but may relate to roots connected with bitterness, beloved, or sea. The name carries the strong Christian associations of the Virgin Mary that spread Maria and its variants across Europe. Related forms include Marja, Marianna, and Marjatta.